9 things anyone who has owned a cat can totally relate to!

If you love your feline friend, you simply can’t imagine what life would be like without them.

Frankly, you don’t understand why everyone doesn’t have a cat in their home, although that’s not to say that they don’t try your patience from time to time!

Cats are notoriously mischievous (just look at all those cat videos online!) and once they’re in your life, things will never be the same again.

Here are 9 things anyone who has owned a cat can definitely relate to:

1. Spending time together is totally based on their schedule!

But he’s so cute that you can’t be mad! Pic: Getty

Cats have a reputation for being aloof and stand-offish and yours can definitely be both of those things when he wants to be! However, when he’s playful or affectionate – or downright hilarious – there’s no one you’d rather be with.

2. You often wish you could be more like him!

Sometimes you wish you could be more like your cat

Your cat’s lifestyle is basically your life goals. Nothing fazes him. He goes after what he wants and doesn’t seem to let anything bother him. And the way he deals with unwanted attention is beyond brilliant.

3. You’ve gotten used to the fine dusting of cat hair on everything!

Who needs a man when you’ve got a kitty in your arms?! Pic: Getty

It’s everywhere from your clothes to your couch to your curtains. However, because you love the mischievous furball so much, you’ve mastered the art of cat hair removal and have decided that a little bit here and there isn’t such a big deal!

4. They constantly wake you up at night

‘Hello? Hello? Hello? Oh, were you sleeping?’

Cats keep their own hours and if they want to run through the house at top speed at 4am, they’re going to do it! Also, when it comes to napping, why go to their assigned bed when they can sleep on your face?

5. They dictate how your house will be decorated

‘Maybe if I scratch the living daylights out of it, she’ll get rid of it…’ Pic: Getty

Cats don’t need much to be happy. But that doesn’t stop them playing ‘interior decorator’ and letting you know what does and doesn’t work for them by destroying any plants, cushions or furniture they don’t like the look of.

6. It’s virtually impossible to get any work done

This looks important…

If you have a cat and work from home, there’s a good chance you’ll get absolutely nothing done. He is fascinated with everything you’re doing and as soon as you turn on your laptop he’ll be purring against your leg, trying to jump up on you and basically, doing everything he can to stop you working!

7. You have to make your peace with unexpected ‘presents’!

He can’t understand why you’re not happier about it! Pic: Getty

Cats are natural hunters so when they present you with a dead mouse first thing in the morning, it’s important to react with pride. Even if what you really want to do is faint.

8. Your Christmas tree is their climbing wall

This is why you can’t have nice things…

If you are going to own a cat, you need to accept that your Christmas tree will never be the most impressive one in the neighbourhood. Your cat thinks it is a great sparkly height to be scaled and conquered and will not rest until he has achieved his goal!

9. Every day is an opportunity to create a viral video!

Tabatha Bundesen’s Grumpy Cat has become an international star! Pic: Getty

It’s official. Cats are internet royalty and not a day goes by when someone somewhere doesn’t post something hilarious, bizarre or downright insane involving a cat online! If you keep a video fixed on your feline, he could be the next viral sensation and the key to your fortune.

Despite, or perhaps because of, all his mischief-making, you wouldn’t change your cat for all the world!